Everton FIFA 18 Player Ratings are here ahead of the games September 29th release.

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But Koeman seemed to accept this competition is Everton’s best route into the Champions League.

Koeman questioned the “realism” of them crashing the top-four party in the Premier League so going on the long road to the Europa League final may be the best course.

But the visitors were in front after just 12 minutes thanks to some disastrous defending from Ashley Williams.

The Wales international made a mess of a routine clearance and it fell to Anton Maglica, who put a superb cross into the box.

Sardinero had his first attempt saved by Toffees keeper Jordan Pickford but he bundled in the rebound.

Everton have conceded first in seven of their last eight games – and their embarrassment was made worse by the fact that Apollon were resting a number of key players before a big game in the Cypriot league on Sunday.

Koeman has been frustrated by needing a wake-up call from their opponents going ahead but they needed another shake here.

And they got a gift to get level in the 21st minute thanks to more comical defending.

Yuste misplaced a backpass to keeper Bruno Vale and Rooney nipped in to slot home his third goal for Everton since returning to Goodison Park in the summer.

It was a night of joy and pain for Rooney, who attempted an overhead kick and as he came back to the ground appeared to damage his left wrist.

Davies then had a curling effort well saved by Vale as Everton looked to get in front.

Rooney had to pop some pain killers on his return to the pitch for the second half after his arm injury.